255-20250527113307 Brandon

The City of Brandon, Mississippi is soliciting sealed bids for a highway infrastructure project involving the Highway 18/Disotell Boulevard Turn Lane Extension. The procurement is for a general contract requiring comprehensive labor and materials to construct a 360 linear foot left turn lane extension, which will include grading, erosion control, asphalt paving, and striping. Bidders must be qualified under Mississippi State Law and possess a valid Certificate of Responsibility from the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors. The bid submission deadline is July 1, 2025, at 2:00 pm local time, with bid opening and reading to occur immediately thereafter. Bidding documents are available from Benchmark Engineering & Surveying, LLC for a non-refundable fee of $150 per set. The contract time is specified as thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, with liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day for delays beyond the contracted period. Electronic bidding submissions are available through Central Bidding, and all proposals must remain valid for 90 days following the bid opening.

The City of Brandon actively encourages participation from Minority and Woman Owned Business Enterprises, indicating potential set-aside opportunities or preference for disadvantaged business enterprises. A bid security of 5% of the total bid amount is required for submission. Bidders must include their Certificate of Responsibility and Mississippi Contractors License number on the sealed bid envelope. The City reserves the right to waive informalities or reject any or all bids, providing flexibility in the procurement process. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the project involves infrastructure improvements that suggest a substantial investment in transportation infrastructure. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The procurement is specific to Sunflower County and targets localized transportation infrastructure enhancement, with potential implications for traffic flow and safety at the Highway 18/Disotell Boulevard intersection.